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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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